NC State fires defensive coordinator DJ Eliot after coach Doeren's dismissal

NC State fires defensive coordinator DJ Eliot after coach Doeren's dismissal

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North Carolina State University fired defensive coordinator DJ Eliot in Raleigh on 25 October, a day after the school dismissed head coach Dave Doeren. WRAL reported the move was made as the program continued to struggle defensively.

Doeren had been terminated on 24 October after a 31-28 loss to Stanford left the Wolfpack with a 3-4 record. The university appointed running backs coach Todd Goebbel as interim head coach while a national search begins.

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Dave Doeren North Carolina State University Boo Corrigan Todd Goebbel

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Stanford, California, United States Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States California, United States Durham, North Carolina, United States Syracuse, New York, United States Tallahassee, Florida, United States North Carolina, United States

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October 25, 2026
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NC State dismisses defensive coordinator DJ Eliot amid defensive woes
NC State dismisses defensive coordinator DJ Eliot amid defensive woes

WRAL • 25 Oct 19:30

NC State fired defensive coordinator DJ Eliot a day after head coach Dave Doeren was dismissed, citing continued struggles on defense.

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NC State dismisses head coach Dave Doeren after 3-4 start to 2026 season
NC State dismisses head coach Dave Doeren after 3-4 start to 2026 season

Bleacher Report • 25 Oct 01:09

North Carolina State University terminated head coach Dave Doeren and general manager Andy Vaughn following a 3-4 start, naming running backs coach Todd Goebbel as interim head coach.

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October 24, 2026
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NC State dismisses head football coach Dave Doeren after 3-4 start
NC State dismisses head football coach Dave Doeren after 3-4 start

Fox News • 24 Oct 22:40

North Carolina State University terminated Dave Doeren as head football coach following a 31-28 loss to Stanford, and an interim coach will lead the team while a national search begins.

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NC State and athletic director Boo Corrigan announce separation from head coach Dave Doeren after 14 seasons
NC State and athletic director Boo Corrigan announce separation from head coach Dave Doeren after 14 seasons

AL.com • 24 Oct 22:30

NC State confirmed the termination of Dave Doeren as head football coach, appointing Todd Goebbel as interim head coach, while speculation arises about former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers as a possible replacement.

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NC State dismisses football coach Dave Doeren after 14 seasons
NC State dismisses football coach Dave Doeren after 14 seasons

WRAL • 24 Oct 22:08

NC State announced the termination of head football coach Dave Doeren following a 31-28 loss at Stanford, with interim coach Todd Goebbel taking over for the remainder of the season.

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